Pasta con Ceci Pasta with Chickpeas by Dad Cooks Dinner

– 1/2 pound dried chickpeas, sorted and rinsed (about 1 cup)
– 2 cloves garlic, peeled
– 1 sprig rosemary
– 4 cups water
– 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
– 4 tablespoons olive oil
– 4 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced thin
– 3 ounces tomato paste (half of a 6-ounce can, about 4 tablespoons )
– Pinch of red pepper flakes
– 1 batch of Chickpeas and Broth
– 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
– 1 cup ditalini pasta (or other small pasta shape)
– More red pepper flakes for sprinkling

Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 min
Total Time: 1 hour 25 min